Convergence is over, but the ripples are still being felt, especially by a young precog named Lilith. What are these visions she’s having of a Teen Titans team the world never knew? And why does she feel compelled to seek out Dick Grayson, Roy Harper, Donna Troy and an Atlantean named Garth and warn them that something dark and sinister is coming after them? Who are Mal, Gnarrk, Hank Hall and Dawn Granger, and what is their connection to the others—and to the fate of every soul on Earth? This is the Secret History of the TEEN TITANS!

There’s been three series that have directly spun out of Convergence, DC Comics‘ summer event, Telos, Superman: Lois and Clark, and now Titans Hunt. The three so far have been bad, good, and somewhere in between as far as quality.

Written by Dan Abnett with art by Paulo Siqueira Titans Hunt #1 is an interesting first issue in that it’s very much set-up for a mystery, and a set-up that likely only get you excited if you’re really into the Teen Titans and familiar with their history. Taking place on… actually I’m not quite sure 100% which Earth, the first issue has the Titans not knowing who they are, and wandering. The issue basically has a bunch of amnesiacs, which is an interesting concept, but unless you know who these characters are/were, you wouldn’t care a whole lot. It falls into that trap of relying too heavily on cannon and continuity, making it difficult to get in to for new readers. And I count myself among those new readers as I don’t really know the Teen Titans beyond the New 52 version.

But, Abnett does deliver solid writing, and that’s what saves the comic for me. Abnett is beyond talented and been a part of some of my favorite runs on various comics. The mystery is presented well due to the writing, and it is entertaining in its own way due to that.

Siqueira’s art is good. There’s some character design issues, particularly around some panels with Dick Grayson, but overall, most of the comic is solid art. There’s just too many close up panels of Grayson’s face where it doesn’t look like him, enough for me to remember that aspect.

The comic might excite long time fans, but I’m not quite sure there’s enough to entice new readers. And as a new one, I can only review my experience reading the comic. I plan on checking out the second issue, but I’d be cautious checking this out for newbies.

Story: Dan Abnett Art: Paulo Siqueira
Story: 7 Art: 7 Overall: 7 Recommendation: Read

DC Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review